Coal Gases

Coal Seam Methane

Coal Mine Methane
Abandoned Mine Methane
Coal Gases Coal Gas Coal Seam Gas (CSG)

Coal mine degasification was Coal Seam Gas (CSG) is the type of
Clarke Energy is the authorised distributor and service originally developed to improve gas collected from un-mined coal
partner for GE Energy’s gas engine division in a growing worker safety. The methane, if not beds. CSG consists of over 90%
number of countries across the world. In addition to captured, is usually vented to the methane and can be harvested
atmosphere through the use of independently of coal mining in
providing high-efficiency, reliable gas engines we combine
exhaust fans. The potential danger some locations. The gas
this with the expertise and resources to deliver unbeatable to the environment through mines composition is normally stable,
product support. gas and its main constituent meaning that the gas can be fed
methane (CH4, 25-60%) can be directly into the natural gas network
Whether your requirement is for the supply of a single gas reduced significantly considering or a gas engine.
engine generator or a complete turnkey power generation methane has a global warming
potential (GWP) 21 times that of CO2.
facility, we can meet that need. Our ability to add value by
offering an end-to-end service, from initial proposal to
reliable long-term maintenance, has led to us becoming a
multi-national company with operations in ten countries
across the globe. Our company prides itself on integrity,
delivering only the highest quality products whilst providing
a reliable accountable localised service.

Benefits of working with Clarke Energy

Clarke Energy provides flexible solutions for your gas
generation projects. Our services range from the supply of
a gas engine generator, through to the complete turnkey
installation of a gas powered generation facility. Clarke Energy
has a dedicated, top-quality team of sales, engineering,
project management, commissioning and maintenance staff
to meet your needs. We also offer long-term maintenance
contracts backed up by a strong balance sheet, giving
peace of mind with respect to the long-term performance
of your GE gas generation equipment.

Coal Gas Schematic

Harworth Colliery, UK, closed mine, 5 x JGC420 Exhaust gas

Heat
exchanger
Heat
consumer

Electrical
energy
Coal mine gas
Coal Mine Methane (CMM)
Coal Mine Methane (CMM) is the
type of gas present in active mine
sites. CMM is a mixture of methane
& air that is released during the
process of coal mining and must be
vented for safety reasons. CMM
typically has an oxygen content of
5-12%. The methane content
ranges from 25-60%. However, the
methane/air proportion can change
suddenly, thus complicating its use
in gas engines
Power Generation
The first Jenbacher systems for
utilisation of coal gas were installed
in Germany and England during the
mid-1980’s. Currently in excess of
183 units with a combined electrical
output of over 398MW are in
operation worldwide.
Clarke Energy, an internationally
recognised specialist in this
technology has installed over 100
units producing in excess of 225MW
of electrical power generation from
coal seam gas and coal mine
methane in Australia.
On working mine applications the
versatility of GE Jenbacher gas
engines is further demonstrated
under conditions where mining
activity produces varying methane
gas content.
GE Jenbacher gas engines are able
to cope with this constantly
changing gas to reliably produce
electrical power. At Australian sites it
is not unusual to have methane
content less than 30% while the
gensets continues to maintain full
power output.
As well as varying methane content
the mine gas invariably contains
potentially damaging contaminants
(eg dust/water). Clarke Energy has
developed gas conditioning
systems to cope with a wide variety
of these contaminants to ensure
reliable power generation without
increasing maintenance requirements.
Daandine, Australia, coal seam gas, 11 x JMS620
Proven Solution
The Clarke Energy “pre-engineered”
cookie cutter power station model
has been designed from the onset to
allow coal gas producers to begin
generating power and hence early
monetisation of this valuable
resource. The design model features
a modular design which facilitates
the earliest possible generation
given work can start immediately
upon award saving critical design
time at the front end. The proven
model also then allows steady
augmentation to coincide with the
development of the gas reserves
and drilling program. This means
that the coal gas producers can
begin generating with as little as
500kW and then grow this output to
tens of megawatts as the gas wells
come on line.
During the operating life of the
equipment Clarke Energy can
maintain the generators with fully
comprehensive operation,
maintenance, and repair and
overhaul services including remote
monitoring and guaranteed
availability. The overall installation,
operation and maintenance of all GE
Jenbacher gas engines installed in
Australia is performed by factory
trained dedicated local Clarke
Energy commissioning and service
engineers.
Glennies Creek, Australia, active mine, 10 x JMS320
Advantages
— Supply the electrical
requirements of the mine where
no network connection exists
— Supply the electrical
requirements of upstream
infrastructure such as;
– Reverse osmosis plants
– Gas compressor stations
— Feed excess power into the local
grid
— Alternative disposal of a problem
gas whilst simultaneously
harnessing it as an energy
source
— Smooth operation despite
fluctuations in gas pressure,
methane content and impurities
in the gas.
— Depending on the gas
composition, full output down to
the lowest calorific values with
25% methane content
— Avoid the liberation of methane
into the atmosphere which has
21 times the global warming
potential of CO2
If you would like to find out
more about how Clarke
Energy can help you
develop your coal gas
project, please contact your
local office for more details.

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